The lights go on, the lights go off. What do you do when they stay off and can't be turned back on? Dealing with a power outage is much easier if you've prepared in advance. The DIY experts at Stack Exchange offer tips to make sure you'll be ready when your home goes dark.»9/14/12 2:00pm 9/14/12 2:00pm

Sometimes you need to disconnect, but other times the power goes out and you don't have a choice. You were in the middle of work, a game, or whatever, and now you're forced to stop. What do you do? How do you finish your work, stave off boredom, or simply survive without the modern conveniences that electricity… »9/07/11 8:30am 9/07/11 8:30am

The Egyptian government cut internet connections across their country to silence protests, leaving nearly all of its citizens without online access. But they weren't entirely successful. When governments shut down broadband and mobile connections, here's what to do. »1/28/11 12:15pm 1/28/11 12:15pm